Hikaru Nakamura vs Shant Sargsyan
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Shant Sargsyan (2646)
Hikaru Nakamura and Shant Sargsyan have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2022 and the most recent in Jul 2025. Nakamura leads 8 wins to 5, with 1 draws (93% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Sargsyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Sargsyan with White | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Sargsyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 8 | 0 | 5 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Sargsyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Shant Sargsyan | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2025 | Shant Sargsyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2025 | Shant Sargsyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | Shant Sargsyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Shant Sargsyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Shant Sargsyan | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | AI Cup Play In |
| Sep 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Shant Sargsyan | 0-1 | Anderssen's opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Shant Sargsyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Speed Chess Q2 Sw |
| Aug 2023 | Shant Sargsyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Speed Chess Q1 Sw |
| Jun 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Shant Sargsyan | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Shant Sargsyan | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Shant Sargsyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Shant Sargsyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Shant Sargsyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Wch Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Shant Sargsyan?
In 14 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 8 wins, Shant Sargsyan has 5 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Shant Sargsyan played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Dec 2022 to Jul 2025.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Shant Sargsyan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.